Synopsis "The King's Henchman: A Play in Three Acts"
The King's Henchman is a play written by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The play is set in medieval England and revolves around the story of a love triangle between the King, his Henchman, and a young woman named Alisande. The Henchman is in love with Alisande and she reciprocates his feelings, but their love is forbidden due to the Henchman's loyalty to the King. The King, on the other hand, is also in love with Alisande and is willing to do anything to win her over. As the story unfolds, the tension between the three characters builds, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, power, and betrayal, and is known for its poetic language and lyrical dialogue. Overall, The King's Henchman is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes and beautiful language.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
